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L269 GYK

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,954 mi
Last recorded56,954 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 GYK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,954 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,631 miles

ABS warning lamp is on .

n/s + o/s/f floating disc pins have slight play .

Fail 1 May 2012 50,630 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

n/s + o/s/f floating disc's pin's have slight play .

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,250 miles

N/S and O/S Front floating disc pins slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,197 miles

abs system not working

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,070 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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L269 GYK is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L269 GYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L269 GYK registered?

L269 GYK is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L269 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L269 GYK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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